A focused one-on-one consultation designed for artists seeking critical feedback on their portfolio, exhibition strategy, and professional development. Drawing on both curatorial and artistic experience, this session offers an external perspective on how your work is being presented, contextualized, and positioned within contemporary art contexts.

Whether you are preparing for exhibitions, residency applications, grants, graduate programs, or simply refining your portfolio, this session will help you identify strengths, address gaps, and develop a clearer strategy for presenting your practice.

You will share a portfolio of artworks along with any relevant supporting materials, including artist statements, CVs, exhibition proposals, residency applications, grant materials, or portfolio websites.

Together, we will evaluate how your work is communicated, discuss opportunities for growth, and develop practical recommendations tailored to your artistic and professional goals.

What You Will Receive

• One 90-minute one-on-one Zoom consultation
• Detailed portfolio review and critical feedback
• Curatorial perspective on the presentation and positioning of your work
• Guidance on portfolio sequencing and project selection
• Feedback on exhibition, residency, and grant application materials
• Recommendations for strengthening professional presentation
• Curated references and resources relevant to your goals
• A clear action plan for future development

Accessibility: We aim to keep these sessions accessible. If cost is a barrier, please reach out regarding student discounts and supported rates.

Who Should Apply

This consultation is suitable for:

• Artists preparing portfolios for exhibitions, residencies, grants, or academic applications
• Emerging artists seeking professional feedback on the presentation of their work
• Practitioners looking to improve portfolio sequencing and project selection
• Artists preparing for open calls, residency applications, or funding opportunities
• Individuals seeking a curatorial perspective on their practice
• Artists developing exhibition proposals or planning future presentations of their work
• Recent graduates transitioning from academic settings into professional practice
• Artists looking to strengthen their artist statement, CV, website, or supporting materials
• Practitioners seeking strategic guidance on the next steps in their artistic development

Please note: This consultation is most beneficial for artists who have an existing body of work and are actively pursuing professional opportunities.

Session Structure (90 Minutes)

Introduction & Goals (15 mins)

• Discussion of your current practice and professional objectives
• Identification of key areas for review
• Overview of submitted materials

Portfolio Review & Critical Feedback (45 mins)

• Detailed review of portfolio structure and presentation
• Analysis of project selection and sequencing
• Discussion of conceptual coherence and strengths
• Identification of gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Consideration of audience, context, and positioning

Professional Development & Strategy (30 mins)

• Discussion of exhibition opportunities and curatorial positioning
• Feedback on residency, grant, or application materials where relevant
• Recommendations for portfolio development and future submissions
• Development of a practical roadmap aligned with your goals